A Spanish man, Joaquin Alcaraz Gracia, drank six litres of beer in order to win a beer-drinking competition. Unfortunately, shortly after being declared the victor, he died. In order to win this contest, contestants had to drink as many litre-glasses of beer as possible in 20 minutes. “Then he just started to vomit without stopping and never spoke... Read More
by Obi Nwakanma But to demean her, and to ask the president to “call his wife to order” without as much as understanding the intricate issues behind the Rivers situation exposes Soyinka to needless partisanship. Last week, Professor Wole Soyinka, our world-renowned playwright and Nobel laureate for literature inserted himself in a very unseemly way... Read More
The women vaporize the marijuana, which they say gives them the benefits without the smoke. Parenting and pot may seem like a taboo combination, but a group of Beverly Hills moms swear it is the secret to their success. The Beverly Hills Cannabis Club recently gathered at the home of founder Cheryl Shuman, the self-proclaimed... Read More
All I know is I relish every moment I can bring the first spoken price to a fraction and when the seller is not “cooperating” I move on to the next one. I can’t sleep. I have an assignment that’s proving a little difficult so I thought I’d sleep over it and wake up in... Read More
The promise of a concert appearance by Rihanna caused bilked businessmen to hand over large amounts of money to two purported promoters who had no connection to the artists they were offering, prosecutors said. Two alleged scammers purporting to be event and party promoters representing superstar artists like Rihanna, Lady Gaga and Ke$ha stole about $2 million from... Read More
For the rich and famous, the only way to flaunt your new engagement is to rock a huge diamond ring. But not all celeb brides-to-be go the Mariah Carey route and sport fist-sized bling. For some, a unique but tasteful ring is preferred — think colorful stones and modest diamonds. We found nine of the most beautiful,... Read More
by Tunde Fagbenle You exasperate me with your nonsense ‘patience’. I don’t think we need ‘patience’ any less than we need poison. It is time to let her know where to get off. This land belongs to us all and we cannot allow the unchecked ambition of a woman to ruin it for us.” “Something... Read More
by Egghead Odewale I dare say that in the face of the multitudes of adversity confronting Nigerians daily and the pervasive discontent within the polity, a good number of Nigerians, given the free chance, would renounce their citizenship well ahead of this age whether or not it is a wise decision to make. Senator Ike... Read More
What: House of Gold Movie Premiere. Where: Silverbird Galleria, V.I, Lagos. When: July 19, 2013. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa
by Krystle Crossman Know when to walk away from a friend that just isn’t being a good friend or isn’t willing to work on a problem that you may have. It is better to walk away early then spend years hoping they fix something they don’t want to fix. Friendship is one of the most... Read More
by Akan Ido Actress, Rukky Sanda was on Friday at the premiere of the movie, House of Gold wearing a shimmering black dress with a plunging neckline which leaves little to the imagination. Others at the movie premiere are Yvonne Nelson, Ebube Nwagbo, Majid Michel and others. What do you think about her edgy outfit?... Read More
by Chuba Ezekwesili What’s the lesson? Never take things on face value. Every transaction has unintended consequences: good and bad. In developing countries like Nigeria, these goods have more value than can be estimated. Nikee, Mike, Nikke, Niike, Abidas, Abidas, Ray Bon, Roy Bon…if you can’t see the connection here, then you really need to go the local market.... Read More
by Krystle Crossman Don’t strive to look like celebrities. They have been airbrushed, primped, and plucked to perfection. Unless you have your own makeup team and can Photoshop the real you, it is a look you won’t achieve. We all need a little boost now and then when it comes to feeling good about ourselves... Read More
by Krystle Crossman Look at life as if it were a movie and you were directing. You have the power to change your life, so if you see a plot coming that you know will be stressful, say “cut!” and go in a different direction. Stress is something we all have at one time or... Read More
by Krystle Crossman They are afraid to be alone. Many people need someone else there, no matter how miserable they may make them. Every day we see unhappy couples walking around, just trying to get through life with one another. We may think to ourselves, if they are so unhappy, why don’t they just get... Read More
by Tonnie Iredia No one has faulted its claims of being the largest political party in Africa. It accommodates everybody -the rich and the poor; geniuses and illiterates, philanthropists and rogues, diplomats and hooligans… Some few years back, a bosom friend who wanted to get into partisan politics after retiring from the Federal Public Service... Read More
by Akan Ido Anna Ebiere Banner who represented Bayelsa state has emerged as the 2013 Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria. The beautiful 18-year-old won the keenly contested beauty pageant in a well-attended event in Bayelsa on Saturday. Stephanie Okwu, 19, representing Imo, emerged the 1st runner-up. She will represent Nigeria in the Miss Universe 2013 competition in... Read More
by Akan Ido Dr. Frederick Fasheun, the founder of the Oodua Peoples Congress was recently seen accompanying Major Hamza al-Mustapha, the former CSO to the late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha to the ancient city of Kano after his release from prison. Hamza al-Mustapha was on trial for several years over his alleged complicity... Read More
by Akan Ido Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele has said she has learnt from the mistakes made leading to the crash of her marriage. The actress who spoke with a popular blogger said those who are judging her should cast the first stone if they have no sin. According to Akindele, she bears no grudge whatsoever... Read More
by Simon Kolawole We seem to have two sets of laws and two justice systems. One for the poor, the other for the powerful. A common man will be sentenced to death for murder; the big man will walk away free, to the embrace of an exuberant, ululating crowd. Was I surprised? No, I wasn’t.... Read More
by Segun Ayobolu Is the Boko Haram leader, Imam Abubakar Shekau, reading this? Or can anybody reach him? Please drop your guns. Your point has been effectively made. Make no mistake about it. I totally disagree with their methods. I abhor their violence. I loathe the taking of innocent lives. I detest their bestial, savage,... Read More
by Femi Aribisala On many occasions, Jesus broke the rules out of love. He could not help himself; he had to respond in love. When his mother told him at the wedding in Cana that they had run out of wine, he observed that it was not yet the time for miracles. Jesus was following... Read More
by Ayo Sogunro What the law tries to do is simple: it tries to give a woman who finds herself in an early marriage the same rights and freedom as a person of “full age”. This is possibly, so that she does not lose both ways… Fighting the Good Fight Mass hysteria is a wonderful... Read More
by Dele Sobowale While Okupe is entitled to his delusions, President Jonathan should be aware that, although he did not promote the attack, some people, who are labouring under the wrong impression that they were expressing solidarity with him, have inadvertently smeared the president with mud. “God save me from my friends, I can take... Read More
by Nancy Pina It is faith that enables you to embrace and stick with a plan to replace former patterns with new thoughts and actions. As a Christian relationship coach, I know the power of lasting emotional healing comes from having a foundation of faith in God combined with the understanding of one’s behaviors and temperament. It... Read More
President Goodluck Jonathan has confirmed meeting with former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday in his residence in Owu, Abeokuta, Ogun State. He told newsmen that although he was in Abeokuta to pay condolence visit to his Special Adviser, Reuben Abati whose mother was buried on Friday, he could not have come to the Ogun State... Read More
POLICE HANDOUT Antonio Owensford allegedly threw the girl off the roof. She remains in serious condition Friday. Cops urge anyone with information on Owensford’s whereabouts to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers hot line at (800) 577-TIPS. A married father of two and another fiend raped a 16-year-old prostitute and tossed her from the roof of... Read More
Onlookers were horrified Friday night when a woman fell to her death from one of the tallest roller coasters in the world at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, Texas. According to CBS News, investigators are trying to determine whether safety workers at the ride failed to properly secure the woman in her seat when... Read More